2016 Honda CR-Z LX vs 2016 Scion tC 6AT

Quality & Value Analysis

The Honda CR-Z is slightly more expensive than Scion tC, so they should be a good comparison. Scion has an ALG Residual value of 52% after 36 months, and 35% after 60 months. Honda CR-Z is newer model and less well known so it has a lower Residual value of 40% after 36 months and 27% after 60 months. CR-Z is more fuel efficient, getting 36 mpg city/39 mpg* highway. Scion tC gets just 23 mpg city/31 mpg highway. Both coupes are backed by a 36 month/36,000 mile Basic Warranty and a 60 month/60,000 mile Powertrain Warranty.

Performance & Engineering

Honda CR-Z has a 1.5-Liter engine that has 122 horsepower @6,000 rpm, and 107 Torque @4,800 rpm. Scion tC has a 2.5-Liter engine that has 179 horsepower @6,000 rpm, and 174 Torque @4,100 rpm. Honda also has 122 Electric horsepower @6,000 rpm, and 127 Electric torque @1,000 rpm. Scion does not have Electric Horsepower or Torque. Both vehicles have manually interactive automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Scion has a 14.5 gallon fuel tank, Honda has a smaller 10.6 gallon fuel tank, being a more fuel efficient vehicle. Both coupes have front and rear disc brakes. CR-Z has Hill Start Assist, and Variable Assisted Steering which are not available on tC. CR-Z also has a 33.5 turning diameter, tighter than tC's 37.4 turning diameter.